The tiny mites that have sex on our faces have a problem
The 0.3mm long parasites live deep in the pores of our faces but may be about to go extinct.
Afghan earthquake: At least 1,000 people killed and 1,500 injured
The country's deadliest quake in two decades strikes in the night as many people sleep in their beds.
Rotherham abuse scandal: Operation Linden report 'lets victims down'
A long-awaited report into police failings is criticised by a woman raped by grooming gangs in the town.
Gareth Bale: Wales captain's representatives hold talks with Cardiff City
Cardiff City have held talks with Gareth Bale's representatives as they step up their efforts to sign the out-of-contract Wales captain.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak defends likely pensions rise
There's criticism of the move as ministers warn workers not to expect pay rises to match increasing costs.
UK inflation rises at fastest rate for 40 years as food costs jump
Food, energy and fuel price rises help drive inflation up in May at its fastest pace since 1982.
Jaylon Ferguson: Baltimore Ravens linebacker dies aged 26
Baltimore Ravens linebacker Jaylon Ferguson dies at the age of 26, the NFL team has announced.
'Queues down the street' in Stoke for free supermarket food
Nikki Barrett runs Affordable Food Stoke, which saves surplus food and gives it away for free.
Polio virus detected in London sewage samples
Health officials say parents should ensure their children have been vaccinated against the disease.
Sadio Mane: Bayern Munich sign Senegal forward from Liverpool in £35m deal
Sadio Mane completes a £35m move from Liverpool to Bayern Munich on a three-year contract.
White House unveils plans to reduce nicotine in cigarettes
The plan could dramatically reduce cancer deaths - a goal of President Joe Biden's administration.
Half Russian separatist force dead or wounded - UK
UK military intelligence believes the Donetsk militia in occupied Ukraine has lost 55% of its force.
Glastonbury Festival welcomes back crowds as fans deal with travel disruption
Worthy Farm will welcome more than 200,000 festival-goers, but some have had to change their plans.
Bulldozer crushes 100 seized vehicles in New York
It is illegal to ride dirt bikes and ATVs (all-terrain vehicles) on the US city's streets.
The Open: Players who have joined LIV Golf series permitted to play at St Andrews
Players who have joined the Saudi Arabian-backed LIV Golf series will be allowed to play at The Open at St Andrews next month.
What is the UK's inflation rate and why is the cost of living going up?
UK inflation is rising at 9.1%, its fastest rate for 40 years, and could go even higher.
Kate Bush says the 'world has gone mad' over Stranger Things song
The singer gives a rare interview after going to number one thanks to the hit show Stranger Things.
Romelu Lukaku: What went wrong for striker at Chelsea?
Romelu Lukaku was supposed to elevate Chelsea to title contenders, but returns to Inter Milan just 10 months after his £97.5m arrival - so what went wrong for the striker at the Blues?
Joe Lycett: PSNI received complaint after joke at Belfast show
Police in Northern Ireland received a complaint about a joke the stand-up made at a show this month.
Rail strike: Bristol staff say replacing them is dangerous
The Government's plan to replace railway staff during the strikes is dangerous, say Bristol RMT members.